Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Given 12-Match Ban After Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel's Death Following Collision - Sky Sports

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee following a collision that resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper was sent off during the closing stages of the Segunda Division match on November 2 after rushing far outside his penalty area into midfield. De Miguel, chasing a high ball, was struck in the chest by Owono and suffered a cardiac arrest. The 30-year-old forward died the following day.

According to the disciplinary committee’s statement, the punishment was based strictly on the official match official records.

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“The assessment of the conduct under consideration in these proceedings must be based on the facts expressly recorded in the referee’s report, which states that the player was sent off for ‘violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play’,” the committee said.

The federation also ruled that the 2-2 scoreline at the time of the abandonment will stand. Play was halted seven minutes into stoppage time when the incident occurred. The governing body said that letting the score stand “avoids having to resume play from the precise moment at which the tragic incident occurred—the most respectful course of action, given the extraordinary and tragic circumstances of this case.”

Jesus Owono in action for FC Andorra wearing a light blue shirt — Photo: BBC

Spanish police opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter, which is standard practice under Spanish law for non-natural deaths, although prosecutors have indicated that criminal proceedings are unlikely.

Tributes quickly followed outside the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez Stadium in Santa Cruz. Last Saturday, players and fans gathered for a farewell memorial. De Miguel’s funeral took place last Thursday, drawing approximately 400 mourners, including Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez.

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Owono released a statement through his club on November 4 addressing the tragedy.

“These are the hardest days of my life. I struggle to find the words, and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened. I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesús. I think of him, of his family, and of all the people who loved him. I know there will be many issues to address and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect. But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesús and the pain we are going through. Rest in peace, Jesús,” , said Jesus Owono.

Goalkeeper Jesús Owono Given 12-Match Ban After Tenerife Forward Jesús de Miguel's Death Following Collision - Sky Sports — Photo: ESPN

Addressing the player’s status on Thursday, FC Andorra manager Carles Manso said that the Equatorial Guinea international has not yet decided if he will return to football.

“What we have to do is support him in every way and be close to him,” Manso said. “We will give him space so that he feels completely free to make any decision, whether he wants to return, when, or if he does not want to return.”

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel dies after collision during match — BBC News

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